From the Ancient to the Cutting-Edge: Discover Israel

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From the ancient city of Jerusalem to modern day Tel Aviv, discover a complex land of kings and empires, natural beauty and modern ingenuity with time to explore on your own.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Ascend the ancient fortress of Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, by cable car and float in the invigorating waters of the Dead Sea
    • Visit a local kibbutz to learn how Israel has made the arid countryside bloom with fruits, vegetables and flowers
    • Enjoy time to explore the remarkable cities of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv on your own

What's this trip about?

    From the ancient city of Jerusalem to modern day Tel Aviv, discover a complex land of kings and empires, natural beauty and modern ingenuity with time to explore on your own.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityJerusalem
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • 9 nights of accommodations
    • 4 expert-led lectures
    • 18 expert-led field trips
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • Road Scholar Assurance Plan
    • Taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1

In Flight

Day 2

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Prima Kings Hotel

Welcome to Israel/Orientation

Dinner: In the hotel dining room, enjoy a welcome buffet dinner. Soft drinks, wine, and beer are available for purchase.

Evening: Orientation: The Group Leader wil...

Day 3

Meals: Breakfast  and Lunch

Accommodation: Prima Kings Hotel

Biblical Jerusalem

Activity note: Unavoidable stairs in the City of David and walking on cobble stones.

Breakfast: At the hotel, enjoy a plentiful dairy buffet complete with fruit...

Day 4

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Prima Kings Hotel

Chrstian Quarter/Mt. Zion

Activity note: Unavoidable stairs in the Christian Quarter and walking on cobble stones.

Breakfast: At the hotel, enjoy a plentiful dairy buffet complete with fruit...

Day 5

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Prima Kings Hotel

Masada and the Dead Sea.

Activity note: The Dead Sea region can be warmer than Jerusalem and much drier.

Breakfast: At the hotel, enjoy a plentiful dairy buffet complete with frui...

Day 6

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Prima Kings Hotel

Yad Vashem/Welcoming the Jewish Sabbath at the Western Wall

Breakfast: At the hotel, enjoy a plentiful dairy buffet complete with fruit, fresh vegetables, salads, cereals, fresh breads, ...

Day 7

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Prima Kings Hotel

Day at Leisure to Explore Jerusalem

Breakfast: At the hotel, enjoy a plentiful dairy buffet complete with fruit, fresh vegetables, salads, cereals, fresh breads, cheeses, eggs, and more....

Day 8

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Caesar Premier Tiberias

Jordan River Valley and Sea of Galilee

Breakfast: At the hotel, enjoy a plentiful dairy buffet complete with fruit, fresh vegetables, salads, cereals, fresh breads, cheeses,...

Day 9

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Metropolitan Hotel

The Golan Heights

Breakfast: At the hotel, enjoy a plentiful dairy buffet complete with fruit, fresh vegetables, salads, cereals, fresh breads, cheeses, eggs, and more. Juice, water, co...

Day 10

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Metropolitan Hotel

Contemporary Israel

Breakfast: At the hotel, enjoy a plentiful dairy buffet complete with fruit, fresh vegetables, salads, cereals, fresh breads, cheeses, eggs, and more. Juice, water, coffee and ...

Day 11

Meals: Breakfast  and Dinner

Innovation Center/Program Concludes

Breakfast: At the hotel, enjoy a plentiful dairy buffet complete with fruit, fresh vegetables, salads, cereals, fresh breads, cheeses, eggs, and more. Juice, water, coffee and tea are inclu...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,399
Price per day$400
Single supplement (single occupancy)$740
Last Updated: 11/14/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

Accommodation

Prima Kings Hotel - 6 nights  Jerusalem

The Prima Kings Hotel, recently restored in typical Jerusalem style, has been a landmark in the posh Rehavia district for three decades. The hotel features on-site meeting / seminar rooms

 

Caesar Premier Tiberias - 1 night  Tiberias

The Tiberias Caesar Premier Leisure Hotel is located on the city's promenade, at a short walking distance from the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) but still right at the heart of the city's shopping and entertainment centers. The hotel offers convenient access for local touring and sight-seeing in the Golan Heights and the Galilee.

 

Metropolitan Hotel - 2 nights  Tel Aviv

The Hotel Metropolitan is located in the center and very heart of Tel Aviv, within easy walking distance from major city attractions and a block from the sandy shores of the Mediterranean Sea. For the business traveler, we offer easy access to major transportation arteries, business lounge and facilities, state of the art meeting rooms and relaxation after a long day. Our holiday traveler will enjoy the excitement and delight of the big city where culture and art, shopping and night life are just around the corner.

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Meals Included

9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 7 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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